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Too Good to Be True is a standout in what has become an overcrowded genre. This book features not just one but THREE unreliable narrators. (Actually, the one who is in the dark is fairly reliable, but she is also the one being deceived). It is fun learning how the characters are interconnected, and the author does a good job of not tipping her hand in the early chapters. The ending was not what I expected. This book would be a good choice for a vacation read as it is pure escapism (and I mean that in the best way).
Skye Starling is beautiful, wealthy, and smart. She has a good job and a group of close friends. But she's never found lasting love thanks to her horrible OCD, which she's suffered from since her mother's death when she was young. But when Skye meets Burke Michaels, that all changes. Yes, he's older, but Skye can't help falling for this handsome man who wants her. However, Burke has a secret of his own: he's married, and he's using Skye for her family's money.
"All I'm saying is that if he seems too good to be true, he probably is."
This is one of those fun, twisty thrillers that keeps you reading and guessing. It's filled with wild characters and if you're willing to slightly suspend disbelief while reading, it's a great ride. Skye is a sympathetic yet enjoyable protagonist, and Burke is complex in his own way. The book is told from Skye's point of view and interspersed with letters from Burke to his therapist. We also get the perspective of Heather, a young woman, speaking from her past, who knew Burke when they were kids.
The result is quite compelling, and I blew through this one in a couple of days. The first half is probably a bit stronger than the second, though the last half certainly unveils some crazy surprises. Some you can work out; others caught me off guard.
Overall, I went into this one looking for a fun thriller, and it delivered. It also has a bit of romance thrown in, too. It's crazy and twisty and an excellent distraction. 4 stars.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and St. Martin's Press in return for an unbiased review.
"All I'm saying is that if he seems too good to be true, he probably is."
This is one of those fun, twisty thrillers that keeps you reading and guessing. It's filled with wild characters and if you're willing to slightly suspend disbelief while reading, it's a great ride. Skye is a sympathetic yet enjoyable protagonist, and Burke is complex in his own way. The book is told from Skye's point of view and interspersed with letters from Burke to his therapist. We also get the perspective of Heather, a young woman, speaking from her past, who knew Burke when they were kids.
The result is quite compelling, and I blew through this one in a couple of days. The first half is probably a bit stronger than the second, though the last half certainly unveils some crazy surprises. Some you can work out; others caught me off guard.
Overall, I went into this one looking for a fun thriller, and it delivered. It also has a bit of romance thrown in, too. It's crazy and twisty and an excellent distraction. 4 stars.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and St. Martin's Press in return for an unbiased review.
This was surprisingly enjoyable! A different kind of domestic thriller. It's twisty and fun, a bit hard to describe. I thought I liked a character or felt sympathy or even loathed a character only to find that may not be accurate as things went along. Things were not always what they seemed. I found it to be a page turner. I will definitely read this author again.
